Inmaculada Aguiar-Díaz, Nieves Lidia Díaz-Díaz, María Victoria Ruiz-Mallorquí
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Abstract
This study analyzes the impact of directors belonging to several boards (multiple directorships) on the dividend policy of firms. As the composition of a board has an impact on its effectiveness and the quality of corporate governance, this study focuses on the presence of multiple directorships. Theoretically, the literature presents two competing hypotheses regarding the impact of this type of directorship on firm performance—reputation and dedication hypotheses. Based on a sample of nonfinancial companies listed on the Spanish stock market from 2008 to 2019, the study finds that a greater presence of multiple directorships increases the propensity of firms to pay dividends, as well as the level of cash dividends, supporting the reputation hypothesis. In addition, we find that ownership concentration moderates the relationship between multiple directorships and dividends.
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Peer Review under the responsibility of Borsa İstanbul Anonim Sirketi. Borsa İstanbul Review provides a scholarly platform for empirical financial studies including but not limited to financial markets and institutions, financial economics, investor behavior, financial centers and market structures, corporate finance, recent economic and financial trends. Micro and macro data applications and comparative studies are welcome. Country coverage includes advanced, emerging and developing economies. In particular, we would like to publish empirical papers with significant policy implications and encourage submissions in the following areas: Research Topics: • Investments and Portfolio Management • Behavioral Finance • Financial Markets and Institutions • Market Microstructure • Islamic Finance • Financial Risk Management • Valuation • Capital Markets Governance • Financial Regulations
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